Mourinho set to fulfil Man Utd dream Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Jose Mourinho was on the verge of fulfilling his dream of managing Manchester United on Tuesday after Louis van Gaal’s troubled two-year reign came to a bitter end. The path was clear for the former Chelsea manager to be confirmed as the new United boss after Van Gaal was sacked Monday — the price of failing to get one of … [Read more...]
Sharks on brink of Stanley Cup Final after Game 5 win over Blues
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Fired Padres DJ defends himself after national anthem controversy
Fired Padres DJ defends himself after national anthem controversy The ex-San Diego Padres DJ at the center of the national anthem controversy that humiliated the San Diego Gay Men's Chorus is now speaking publicly — apologizing for what he calls an "unfortunate mistake" and defending himself against allegations that the mix-up could possibly be a hate crime. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy … [Read more...]
With his back against the wall, Raptors G Kyle Lowry delivers, as usual
With his back against the wall, Raptors G Kyle Lowry delivers, as usual 4:54 AM ET print TORONTO -- Resiliency defines Kyle Lowry. It always has. He has always been at his best with his back against the wall. It’s almost as if he needs it to be there in order to thrive. “He’s a little pit bull. I mean, you question him, and that’s when he rises to the occasion,” Toronto Raptors coach … [Read more...]
MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Baseball Picks May 23 – Fantasy CPR
MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Baseball Picks May 23 - Fantasy CPR MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Baseball Picks May 22 by Brian Tulloch FanDuel Economics: MLB Picks May 23rd by Matt Rogers May 12, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; A detailed view of a baseball glove and bat before the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY … [Read more...]
Dwane Casey was a habitual line-stepper in the Raptors’ Game 4 win
Dwane Casey was a habitual line-stepper in the Raptors' Game 4 win The conference finals obviously feature a great deal of intensity from all participants, enough so that many often let their emotions carry them over the bounds of typical NBA standards and practices. Draymond Green's kick to Steven Adams stands out as perhaps the worst possible such scenario (if you think it was intentional, … [Read more...]
Love hurt stepping on ref's foot, sits again in 4th
Love hurt stepping on ref's foot, sits again in 4th 3:41 AM ET Ohm YoungmisukESPN Staff Writer Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is a graduate of Michigan State University.Follow him on … [Read more...]
The Padres find an embarrassing new way to lose
The Padres find an embarrassing new way to lose The San Diego Padres aren't a good team. This isn't a secret or a surprise. Coming into play Monday night, they were sitting in last place in the mediocre NL West and by the end of play Monday night, they'd hit a new low. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] Let's set the scene: It's 0-0 in the bottom of the ninth at AT&T Park, … [Read more...]
With his back against the wall, Raptors G Kyle Lowry delivers as usual
With his back against the wall, Raptors G Kyle Lowry delivers as usual 2:19 AM ET print TORONTO -- Resiliency defines Kyle Lowry. It always has. He has always been at his best with his back against the wall. It’s almost as if he needs it to be there in order to thrive. “He’s a little pit bull. I mean, you question him, and that’s when he rises to the occasion,” Toronto Raptors coach … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Duda Down
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Duda Down Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @RyanPBoyer on Twitter. The Mets began a National League East showdown with the Nationals on Monday, but they had to do battle without a key piece of their lineup. In fact, they’re going to be without that piece for a while. Lucas Duda has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his lower back and was placed on the 15-day … [Read more...]